117 questions
117 questions with Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation tags
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i reinstalled windows11 pro on parallels
i reinstalled windows11 pro on parallels '(after having problems) I'm trying to reinstall my license but its telling me i did it once already,
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
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how to get license to link with software account ?
how to get license to link with software account ?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-04-03T15:02:21.6166667+00:00
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Biki Debnath
0
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answered 2026-04-03T15:36:34.86+00:00
DaveM121
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Can't transfer my pro license, though should be able to.
So, the historical events happened as follows: I bought a laptop which had Windows 10 Home from the get-go. I immediately upgraded it to Win 10 Pro by buying the license from the store.A couple years later the Windows was upgraded to Win 11 Pro Now I…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-31T21:29:01.8866667+00:00
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Ruslan Olkhovsky
20
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commented 2026-03-31T22:44:57.61+00:00
EmilyS726
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Independent Advisor
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reinstall office and student 2019 on new ssd
I had to have my computer repaired. the solid state drive was replaced. I have not been able to reinstall 2019 office home and student from the thumb drive. This software came with a lifetime license.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-25T23:40:05.1133333+00:00
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John Hart
0
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answered 2026-03-26T01:01:30.9933333+00:00
Manoel Barros
17,755
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Office Home and Student 2007 License Count
I have a disk with Office Home and Student 2007 with a limited number of license installs. I know the software is old, but it still works for us and is paid for. I want to install it on a laptop, but it says we've reached our license limit. We no…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-26T00:43:03.95+00:00
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Ken Chisolm
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answered 2026-03-26T00:43:14.1433333+00:00
Q&A Assist
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new mother board, same account, now access to windows
I had a mother board installed and now it wants me to "active windows" but only gives me the option to purchase windows all over again
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-24T01:25:05.6433333+00:00
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Wescott Hunter
0
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answered 2026-03-24T02:00:30.0833333+00:00
Gunasekar N
64,050
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Activate Windows
Can't activate windows after hardware replacement. Please help with this. Thanks
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-23T08:41:55.77+00:00
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Kristian Michael Viloria
0
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answered 2026-03-23T16:02:19.55+00:00
Kapil Arya
37,571
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Volunteer Moderator
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changed mobo and cpu and now windows wont activate
As the title says, I updated my motherboard and cpu and now Windows is not activated and says I cannot reactivate because I activated in the past. Are we not supposed to change Window componants ? How can I fix this ?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-20T05:13:16.3+00:00
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Aaron Krenz
0
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answered 2026-03-20T11:13:06.1533333+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
1,275
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KB5079473 2026-03 cumulative update issues, Windows become deactivated after update.
I have an issue with this update. After installing this update, my Windows became deactivated. At the Activation page in System > Activation under Settings, the Activation state becomes Not activated, with the error "Windows reported that the…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-13T18:31:52.07+00:00
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Benjamin Tan
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answered 2026-03-19T02:16:40.6+00:00
Benjamin Tan
0
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3 answers
AADSTS500200: User account '******@outlook.com' is a personal Microsoft account. Personal Microsoft acc
I am trying to activate Windows 11 after changing my Motherboard I have tried everything! then it says to login to contact support to get help! then I get that message?? well all I have is a personal account I dont own a Business or can be invited to…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-13T18:27:53.7+00:00
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Steve Zapotichny
0
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commented 2026-03-14T16:45:13.5666667+00:00
Steve Zapotichny
0
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2 answers
Non affichage de clé
Pour pouvoir profiter pleinement des logiciels windows ou autres, les clés sont indispensable car sinon le travail effectuer ne pourrons aboutir. Je souhaiterais pouvoir accédé aux clés.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-11T09:12:44.8966667+00:00
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christophe salvatierra
0
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answered 2026-03-11T09:45:33.0866667+00:00
DaveM121
862.7K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Broken Hdd, Activation and upgrades
My hdd running windows 10 home is broken. I just installed an M.2 SSD as replacement. I would like to know if I will be able to recover the product license. And if it is possible to install and activate windows 11 home, or if I have to install windows 10…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-09T23:43:31.9433333+00:00
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Aires Fernandes
0
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answered 2026-03-10T00:22:03.85+00:00
EmilyS726
221.8K
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Independent Advisor
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Windows App sign in pop up on my MAC
I am trying to log in to the Windows App to access the @army.mil account. I am a Mac user. Whenever I try to add my work account, the Windows app sign-in pop-up keeps showing up. I've removed all the keys related to Windows App and Microsoft, but no…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
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How to activate win 7 without internet access? tall- free is obsolete.
I need to reinstall win 7 Ultimate on my test station, internet connection is prohibited, Tall - free is obsolete. I have product key How to activate it?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-04T21:15:22.71+00:00
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Neikov, Ivan
0
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commented 2026-03-07T11:29:35.39+00:00
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Thomas4-N
13,070
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Delete expired credit card payment of subscription
Change credit card (delete) and choose new credit card for payment of subscription
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-03-04T12:45:47.4533333+00:00
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Høgni Rúnason Øster
0
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answered 2026-03-04T13:27:14.08+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon
65,240
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
windos not activate
before 2 months my windows automatically swith off after updating. and i try many time to open the windows but it not work only display show the compnay name and swith off letter on for fixing this issue i go to a shop who tell me the windows was deleted…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-02-28T05:05:43.9366667+00:00
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hasan javad
0
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edited an answer 2026-02-28T16:26:47.5866667+00:00
EmilyS_726
15,880
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Volunteer Moderator
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I had windows installed on my dell laptop that laptop is dead now
I have genuine license of window in my dell laptop but unfortunately that laptop is dead now.And likely to be discarded.I am planning to use another hp laptop. can i transfer the license from dell to hp?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-02-28T05:59:42.5733333+00:00
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BIJOY PADHI
20
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accepted 2026-02-28T06:02:43.57+00:00
BIJOY PADHI
20
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1 answer
Windows 10/11 Pro cancelation / refund --PII REMOVED--
I purchased Windows 10 Pro because through the site it recommended to upgrade for further support. After this was ungraded it did not solve the problem and required me to purchase another computer to get Windows 11. I am requesting that you refund…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-02-24T17:14:49.2+00:00
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Dave Gerwig
0
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edited an answer 2026-02-24T22:14:34.88+00:00
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Lucus-V
6,275
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
inquiring about product key
i only have a 13 digit Microsoft product key for my new lenavo computer, how can i have access to thr actual product key Moved from Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For education | Windows
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-02-20T07:39:17.8966667+00:00
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cosmas sokota
0
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commented 2026-02-23T15:35:52.03+00:00
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Jess-Q
9,670
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
What is wrong with Microsoft Accounts?
What is going on at Microsoft? After about 2 months of constantly getting errors while trying to remove a device linked to my account I finally got a device removed confirmation from MS. Well here it is a week later and that particular device....guess…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
117 questions
asked 2026-02-19T20:16:06.1833333+00:00
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kirbster 1
55
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commented 2026-02-22T16:21:55.19+00:00
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Jeronimo Fuerte
38,165
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Independent Advisor